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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1978
Page
2
The author ridicules the FTC Final Staff Report on Funeral Industry Practices as an overbearing, biased attack on funeral directors. He argues the 526 page document with 1,980 footnotes exaggerates abuses, ignores consumer satisfaction, and seeks heavy regulation to control pricing and practices.
The Santa Fe railroad affiliate of Santa Fe Industries reports higher costs and inflation driven losses though revenues rise in early 1978. Government rules and energy policy are blamed for a “crazy quilt” of regulations, hindering corporate decisions. The piece also notes widespread dog statistics, spaying needs, bites costs, and new trash bins amid civic updates.
A weary turnout of constituents tells Congressman Turnstyle that Proposition 13 and belt-tightening dominate the political scene. They demand federal aid for school sports, hospitals, loans, price supports, and tuition aid while promising reelection risks if funds dry up.
Elder Kenneth Cropper and Sister Leora Cropper defend the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints welfare system. They cite welfare square, Deseret Industries, fast offerings, and church farms as pillars. They argue the program promotes independence, work, and self respect while easing tax burdens.
A Deerfield resident explains a Friday night wheat field burn gone awry, apologizes for not notifying the local fire department, and clarifies rumors about wheat prices. The writer condemns public uproar and urges better publicity practices for future field burns.
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